Sao Paulo FC vs SC Internacional, 2018
Overview
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Sao Paulo FC vs SC Internacional — Serie A .
- Sao Paulo FC 22 games · 27 pts (2026/26)
- SC Internacional 22 games · 23 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Paulo Roberto Alves Junior
- Referee Luciano Roggenbaum
- Referee Pedro Martinelli Christino
- Referee Luiz Henrique de Souza Santos Renesto
Closing Odds (1X2)
Sao Paulo FC
2.31
Draw
3.10
SC Internacional
3.88
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SE Palmeiras | 23 | 48 |
| 2 | CR Flamengo | 21 | 42 |
| 3 | CA Paranaense | 23 | 41 |
| 4 | Fluminense FC | 23 | 38 |
| 5 | EC Bahia | 22 | 33 |
| 6 | Cruzeiro EC | 22 | 33 |
| 7 | RB Bragantino | 22 | 32 |
| 8 | SC Corinthians Paulista | 22 | 32 |
| 9 | Coritiba FBC | 23 | 31 |
| 10 | Botafogo FR | 21 | 30 |
| 11 | CA Mineiro | 21 | 29 |
| 12 | Sao Paulo FC | 22 | 27 |
| 13 | EC Vitoria | 22 | 26 |
| 14 | Gremio FBPA | 21 | 25 |
| 15 | SC Internacional | 22 | 23 |
| 16 | Mirassol FC | 21 | 23 |
| 17 | Santos FC | 21 | 22 |
| 18 | CR Vasco da Gama | 21 | 22 |
| 19 | Clube do Remo | 22 | 22 |
| 20 | Chapecoense AF | 21 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jun | SC Internacional | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Jun | Sport Club Internacional | H | 0–0 | D |
| 03 Jun | SE Palmeiras | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Jun | SE Palmeiras | A | 1–3 | L |
| 31 May | Botafogo FR | H | 3–2 | W |
| 31 May | Botafogo FR | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jun | Sao Paulo FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Jun | SC Recife | H | 0–0 | D |
| 30 May | EC Vitoria | A | 3–2 | W |
| 27 May | SC Corinthians Paulista | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 May | Chapecoense AF | H | 3–0 | W |
| 12 May | Gremio FBPA | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Sao Paulo FC | SC Internacional | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #15 |
| 27 | Points | 23 |
| 22 | Played | 22 |
| 7 / 6 / 9 | W / D / L | 5 / 8 / 9 |
| 27 | Scored | 23 |
| 26 | Conceded | 27 |
| +1 | GD | -4 |
| 1.23 | PPG | 1.05 |
| 32% | Win % | 23% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Sao Paulo FC this season
Sao Paulo FC this season
27%
Clean Sheets
SC Internacional this season
SC Internacional this season
Sao Paulo FC are 12th (27 pts). SC Internacional are 15th (23 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
0-15
3/–
16-30
3/3
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/8
61-75
3/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
SC Internacional
0-15
–/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/2
61-75
4/2
76+
4/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Sao Paulo FC
| Jonathan Calleri | 7 G | 1 A |
| Luciano | 6 G | 1 A |
| Ferreira | 4 G | |
| Artur Guimaraes | 3 G | 1 A |
SC Internacional
| Johan Carbonero | 5 G | 3 A |
| Alexandro Bernabei | 4 G | 1 A |
| Alan Patrick | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: SC Internacional gets underway.
- 5' Santiago Trellez has been relatively quiet despite scoring 8 goals in his last 373 appearances.
- 10' It’s high time Diego Aguirre made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Sao Paulo FC in their trying to find a way past SC Internacional's compact .
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Iago Borduchi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for SC Internacional.
- 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 40' Sao Paulo FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 50' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 55' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 60' Sao Paulo FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 65' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 70' Sao Paulo FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined SC Internacional backline.
- 75' A quiet spell here at . Sao Paulo FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 80' SC Internacional are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 85' The travelling SC Internacional supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 90' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Sao Paulo FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 5
- 14
- 4
- 9
- 22
- 31
- 17
- 13
- 11
- 6
Bench
- 1
- 36
- 28
- 20
- 8
- 29
- 15
- 26
Coach
Diego Aguirre
SC Internacional Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 28
- 15
- 4
- 37
- 35
- 8
- 88
-
99
William Pottker ↓ Nicolas Lopez 81'
- 9
- 19
Bench
- 3
- 12
- 6
- 30
- 18
-
21
Camilo ↑ 77'
- 2
- 48
-
7
Nicolas Lopez ↑ 81'
-
22
Rossi ↑ 67'
Coach
Odair Hellmann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luciano | 4 |
| Yuri Alberto | 3 |
| Pedro Henrique | 2 |
| Nikao | 2 |
| Luciano Neves | 2 |
| Leandro Damiao | 2 |
| Igor Gomes | 2 |
| Jonathan Calleri | 2 |
Head to Head
Sao Paulo FC Form
SC Internacional Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.95
Sao Paulo FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
SC Internacional xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 76% + Sao Paulo FC or Draw 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.68
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 1.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 2.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Sao Paulo FC or Draw
73%
Draw or SC Internacional
62%
Sao Paulo FC or SC Internacional
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.1%
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
6.1%
1 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
4.6%
3 – 0
2.5%
2 – 2
2.4%
3 – 1
2%
1 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — Sao Paulo FC
| Handicap | Sao Paulo FC covers | Push | SC Internacional covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 23% | 63% |
| -0.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 17% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Sao Paulo FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
SC Internacional keeps clean sheet
39%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.